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Tamarack trees' bold statements are part of autumn's encore
Now is the time to get outside to see if you can catch the end of the party before the colour is lost for another year, says outdoors columnist
Nov 1, 2020 11:30 AM
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There is a mouse in the house ... it's a tale of mice and men
The recent arrival of mice in the house has led to the creation of a trapline of defence of sorts, says outdoors columnist
Oct 25, 2020 11:30 AM
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It's waterfowl season. Keep your eyes on the skies!
Waterfowl are easy to observe and identify, and many species have a unique history in regards to their presence in southern Ontario, says outdoors columnist
Oct 18, 2020 11:30 AM
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Seeing loons while canoeing in the fall ... true Canadiana
Paddling on a near-north river took on a whole new feel thanks to close encounter with feeding, ruby-red-eyed loons preening near the canoe
Oct 11, 2020 11:30 AM
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Changing seasons create challenges for snakes, other critters
Outdoors columnist explains how snakes survive winter and how they take hibernation and survival to a whole different level
Oct 4, 2020 11:30 AM
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Autumn's thrill found on forest floor: It's mushroom season!
Mushrooms are easy to find, but much more difficult to identify, so our outdoors columnist offers some helpful hints for your 'shroom adventure
Sep 27, 2020 11:30 AM
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Oh deer! Bucks' need to exude masculinity takes toll on trees
As you enjoy early fall colours, keep a sharp eye for evidence of deer and moose using the trees for back rubs, says outdoors columnist
Sep 13, 2020 11:45 AM
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Homeschooling your kids? Outdoor education opportunities abound
Nature provides valuable lessons and can be fun for the whole family, says outdoors columnist
Sep 6, 2020 11:15 AM
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Ghostly shapes shrouding trees are bubbles for tiger moths
'Fall webworms' create nests that are visual distractions to the landscape but most efforts to remove them are futile, says outdoors columnist
Aug 30, 2020 11:15 AM
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Goldenrod, a scapegoat for allergies, is a medicinal plant
Insects like to live within the stems and leaves of goldenrods, which are prolific in this region, notes outdoors columnist
Aug 23, 2020 11:15 AM
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